Turkey Bacon Muffins

Ingredients

• Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix (optional)
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp dried onions
• 1 Tbsp white sesame seeds
• 1 tsp black sesame seeds
• 2 tsp poppy seeds
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp canola oil for greasing pan, or cooking spray
• 100 g turkey bacon (about 6 strips) cooked according to package directions, cooled and chopped
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp minced fresh chives
• ½ cup butter, frozen
• 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese, medium or something sharper, such as old cheddar
• ½ cup diced red pepper
• 1 ¼ cups cold buttermilk
• 1 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning*, optional